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You Can Do It Too
by MamBa Inspire CO
The purpose of this podcast is to both showcase black excellence and increase awareness of the multitude of career possibilities out there for up and coming black professionals. Our vision is to create a world where young black men and women in high school and college can find role models in black professionals in Medicine, Engineering, Business, Education and Entrepreneurship around the world.
Episodes
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Episode 77: The First and New Cardiothoracic & Transplant Surgeon From Guinea (Mamadi Papus Keita MD)
In this episode, I get the privilege to sit with Dr Keita, a new attending cardiothoracic and transplant surgeon from Duke. He also happens to become the first ever CT surgeon from Guinea. In this episode, he talks about his story, experiences and his jounrey to becoming an icon and a mentor to...
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Episode 76: Build Your Foundation First Before Focusing On Changing The World (Vanessa Buie MD, MBA)
In this episode, I get the privilege to converse with Dr Vanessa Buie. In this episode we talked about her roots, how she was called into medicine, and her current work to improving lives in her community. She talk about the importance of being excellent in what you do to build the reputation to...
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Episode 75: I Matched Surgery At The University Of Colorado
ALL GLORY TO GOD!!!
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Episode 74: My Journey To Become A True Surgeon (Celia Robinson Ledet MD)
In this episode, I get the privilege to sit down with Dr Celia Robinson-Ledet, a true general surgeon at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She grew up in the same community, climbing mountains and defying the odds. She did her medical school in Georgetown and then residency at Baylor, before...
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Episode 73: New Goals, Defying New Limits, And Treating Cancer (Yvette Williams-Brown MD)
In this episode, I get the privilege to bring Dr Williams-Brown back in the podcast. One of my very first guest and a long time mentor. She is a mother, a wife and a surgical gynecological oncologist leading cancer treatment in Texas. We also talk about her recent involvement into running and how...
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Episode 72: Giving 110% To Your Dream (Abdou Ndiaye)
In this episode, I welcome my brother Abdou Ndiaye, one of the earlier guests of this podcast. It is always great catching up. In this episode we talk about what it means to give 110% to your dream.
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Episode 71: From High School GED To PhD (Yasmin Turk, PhD)
In this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with Dr Yasmin Turk, a mother, a wife, a mentor and an impactful leader in her community. We talk about her roots, from being born in the United States to spending some of her teens in Palestine. Then she talks about the obstacles that she had to...
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Episode 70: Defying The Odds, Barging Through Doors On His Way To Become A Heart Surgeon (Lukman Faniyi MD)
In this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with Dr Lukman Faniyi, a chief general surgical resident at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, preparing to match into a fellowship to become a heart surgeon. Dr Faniyi talks about his journey from moving to the US from Nigeria, to putting himself...
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Episode 69: From Nigeria to Being A Nurse Practitioner To Becoming A Surgeon (Dr Oyinkansola Akinpelu)
In this episode, I present you Dr Oyinkansola Akinpelu, a surgical resident PGY2 at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. She left Nigeria at 16, without her parents, moved to the US, pute herself through nursing school, and then earned her nurse practitioner liscence. Later on…
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Episode 68: Why Not Be Extraordinary? A Runner Annihilating Limits Minutes At A Time (Ben Duong)
As you all know one of my passions is running. In this episode, I have the privilege to sit down with Ben, a cross country runner turned into half marathoner and marathoner, grinding to surpass extraordinary limits. in this episode, he talks about his motivations, dreams that keeps him up at…
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Episode 67: Hometown Surgeon Improving Lives In Southside Chicago Through Policy Work(Dr Anthony Douglas)
In this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with the Anthony Douglas, UChicago Surgery's brightest, and a mentor to so many upcoming black and brown surgeons in the United States. He talks about growing up, values that was instilled in him and how it drove him to be who he is today. This is…
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Episode 66: From The Hood To Being A Star On The Court To Becoming A Surgeon (Dr Krystle Henderson)
Dr Krystle Henderson have lived and experienced life, and that experience has given her grit and skills to succeed in anything she desires to do. Well, She wants to become a surgeon and hope to save as many lives as possible through this beautiful art. One of my favorite episodes. Tune in!
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Episode 65: From Nigeria, To Becoming A Surgeon At The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Meet Ife, a general surgery resident at the Johns Hopkins School of Surgery. In this episode, he talks about his journey from Nigeria, moving to the US, adapting and getting into college to eventually entering medical school and pursuing his dream to become a surgeon.
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Episode 64: Discipline Is The Key Foundation To Long Term Success
In this episode, I am talking about te power of discipline, a key to long term success. Motivation comes and goes, perseverance may be too late, but discipline keeps you focus and ahead of the game.
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Episode 63: The Harder You Work The Luckier You Get
In this episode, I talk about the meaning behind a favorite saying "The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get." Do You agree with my take? Let's discuss.
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Episode 62: Getting Out The Dark And Pushing OnStep 2
In this episode, I talk about recovering from a sickness, research awards as well as declined abstract, and pushing through to complete STEP2.
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Episode 61: Good Preparation Instills Confidence (Chinenye Ogbonnah, MD Candidate at Dell Med)
Thank you for tuning in. In this episode, I get the opportunity to chop it up with a great friend. Talking about overcoming imposter syndrome, and preparing oneself to annihilate the challenges ahead.
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Episode 60: Stop Procrastinating Just Do It
Amazing humans, It has been many months sine I took a break from the You Can Do It Too. It has been a Journey but I am so glad I am back doing something I would love to do.
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Episode 59: Why The Low Percentages of Black Men In Medicine - Melanin Men in Medicine EP #1
This episode features my brother Lee Horton, my cohost of Melanin Men In Medicine, a podcasting platform, where we talk about the struggles that black man faces on their journey to medicine...
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Episode 58: Unlike Our Parents, We Have The Opportunity To Be Global Impactors (Munachi Uzodike, MS3)
In this episode, I get the opportunity to converse with Munachi, an MS3 at Dell Med. We spoke about growing up in Houston as a Nigerian/American, what drives her, and her journey to becoming a physician. Tune in!!!
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Episode 57: Making Sure That My Mother's Sacrifice Is Not In Vain (Alma Rivera - MS3 @Dell)
In this episode, I got the opportunity to converse with the Amazing Alma about her journey from growing up to pursuing her journey to becoming a physician. Coming from a humble background, with hardworking parents who sacrificed a lot for their family, Alma leverage her background as motivation…
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Episode 56: You Are More Than The Data On Paper (Candice Thompson MD)
In this episode, I got the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Thompson, the Surgeon fellow at Stanford Health Care, sharing her story and her journey to be who she is today.
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Episode 55: Chase Your Calling At All Cost w/ Xena Nam (First year Medical Student @ Dell Medical School)
In this episode, I bring in the amazing Xena, who talks about the transformation she had to undergo in order to chase her calling. Many times, the people who love us have the tendency to watch us with protective eyes, telling us to stay away from harm's way, and forgetting that sometimes the risk...
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Episode 54: Take The Jump And Follow Your Dream (3rd Year Medical Student @ UT Austin Dell MS)
In this episode, I converse with the amazing Nneka, a long-time friend, and a trail brazer. In this episode, we talk about childhood, education, taking the jump, and following her interest.
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Episode 53: Do Not Be Afraid To Reinvest Yourself (3rd Year Medical Student @ Dell MS)
In this episode, I get the opportunity to converse with Courtney, a 3rd-year medical student, and a mentor of mine. We spoke about his childhood, his journey to medical school, and some of the challenges that pushed him to be who he is today. Unity heals Fundraiser is still ongoing please donate...
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Episode 52: Burn All Bridges And Go Chase Your Dream At All Cost
In this episode, I talk about the different category of challenges that stops many people from chasing their dreams. And how to overcome these obstacles and go at your dream with full force. Tune In. Also if you are interested in the work we are doing with Unity Heals, please check us out...
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Episode 51: Re-Introducing Me (Your Host)
Wow, I took a four months break from this podcast for some life-changing stuff and I am back stronger and driven than ever. I wanted to start SEASON II with a full and transparent introduction about me your host. I have some plans to take this podcat to a higher level. the "WHY" stay the same…
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BONUS Episode: Conversation With Hadja Ousmane Diallo (A 10 yrs old Genius)
Today, I sat down with a 10 yr old genius to learn a bit about space. Through this conversation, we talked about passions, purpose and I did a lot of learning. Enjoy this amazing conversation and a great bonus episode. As you may know, we just hit episode 50 and the end of Season 1 of You Can Do…
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Episode 50: Conversation With Bernadette Sylla (MD) (Founder of Bee Project, Guinea and Prediatrics Physician in NJ)
FIRST OF ALL: BIG SORRY FOR THE LATE EPISODE (NO EXCUSES, JUST SORRY) In this episode, I had the opportunity to converse with Dr. Bee, a pediatrician and amazing leader in the Non-Profit Industry. In this episode, we go all the way back to her childhood to understand how she was brought up and...
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Episode 49: Conversation With Fatoumata Diallo (President at Women's Relief Initiative and Foundation Development Assistant @ Clean Air Task Force)
In this episode, I bring in my fiancee; yes you heard, my fiancee. As always, we had an amazing conversation, about us, about her, not only her work but also we dug deeper to learn more about how she became the amazing woman she is. I believe that 2022 will be a great year for the podcast and I...
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Episode 48: Conversation with Abdou Ndiaye (Engineer @Exxonmobil)
In this episode, I sat down with a friend and brother Abdou Djaye, born in Senegal, and came to the United States to pursue a new life. Driven by the spirit of his ancestor, the wisdom of his culture, he managed to defy the odds, climb his won mountain and build a life, driven per growth and...
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Episode 47: Conversation With Desere Cross Ward (C.E.O at TwoWards Solutions)
In this Episode, I welcome an amazing friend and human being Desere for the second time. She recently took on a leap of faith and start her own empire TwoWards Solutions. Instead of being hired as a freelancer, now enterprises who are her clients will be working for her and her empire (a…
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Episode 46: Conversation With Arushii Nadar (MD Student @UT Southwestern)
In this episode, I welcome Arushii Nadar, an MS1 from UT Southwestern. In this episode, we talk about her story, growing up, spending time between the US and India, working hard to be where she is today, and her vision for her future.
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Episode 45: Conversation with Ijeoma Ejimandu (C.E.O @ Ivery Arie)
In this episode, I welcome IJ, an inspiring woman, who grew up between Houston and Nigeria. She then attended Prairie View where she earned her chemical engineering degree. she is currently working at Chevron as an engineer and is the full time CEO for Ivery Arie, a new company with an amazing...
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Episode 44: Conversation with Umaru Barrie (MD/PHD Student @ UT Southwestern)
I had the honor to welcome my brother @umarue Barrie to the show ( one of the most amazing and meaningful conversations I had in my life). He is an MD/Ph.D. student @ the UT Southwestern. He was born in Sierra Leonne and his family evaded the war and moved back to Guinea with nothing. His father...
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Episode 43: Conversation With Benjamen Contesse (Software Engineer at Bliss Point)
In this episode, I welcome my mentor Ben, a software engineer at Bliss Point Media. he shares his story, how he got to where he is today both his struggles and triumphs. You also get to hear about his family and how they have molded him to be the amazing human being he is today. Tune in.
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Episode 42: Conversation with Mariama Ndao (Global Strategy Advisor)
In Episode 42 of the You Can Do It Too podcast, I sit with Mariama Ndao, Global Strategy Advisor in an Oil & Gas company. In this episode, she talks about growing up in Senegal and leaving her parent to go on a quest for her own life. Through defying the odds and overcoming obstacles, she finds a...
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Episode 41: Conversation with Project Manager (Kodi Agbasi)
In this episode, I sit down with Kodi, a Project Manager at Apple. In this episode, we talk about his childhood and defying the odds. He is also an entrepreneur and founder of Kegonii, a clothing brand.
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Episode 40: Conversation with Community Activist (Adama Bah)
This episode features Adama Bah, a community activist in New York working daily to help immigrants facing deportation. One of the defining moments of Adama's life was during her teenage years, the FBI came into her house and took her dad away. In addition to having to step in, be the main earner…
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Episode 39: Conversation with Philip 66 Financial Analyst (Kory Davison)
In this episode, I welcome Kory Davison, a financial analyst at Philip 66. We talk about childhood, defying the odds and working to build a career, tune in.
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Episode 38: Conversation with Associate Manager at Tesla (Shantica Dawkins)
In this great episode, I got the opportunity to talk to Shantica a 10 years marine veteran and an Associate Manager at Tesla. We talk about facing fear, life in the military, and overcoming the odds. Tune in!
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Episode 37: Conversation with Senior Analyst (Tylon Jackson)
In this episode, I sit down with Tylon Jackson, a senior analyst at Accenture. We talk about his childhood and his determination to focus on school and attend his favorite University as a full-rise engineering student. From college to his full-time job at Accenture, he has been going above and...
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Episode 36: Conversation with Anesthesiology Resident Physician (Dr. Ogundele)
In this episode, I welcome Dr Ogundele, a resident physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center. She went to Brown for Undergrad and Howard for medical school. we discuss her childhood, how she overcame the challenges she had to go through to get where she is today.
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Episode 35: Software Engineer @ JP Morgan (Clinton Asalu)
This episode features Clinton Asalu, a software engineer for JP Morgan. In this episode, we talk about life as a student-athlete in college. The motivation and discipline required to shine and how to optimize your time.
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Episode 34: Marketing Manager @ Ford Motor & CO (Cameron Merritt)
In this episode, I get the opportunity to chop it up with an old mentor of mine, the person who literally helped me choose UT for college. we talk about 2020, childhood, college experiences, and life. Tune in!
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Episode 33: Internal Medicine Physician (Michelle Johnson M.D.)
This episode features Dr. Johnson, an internal medicine Doctor from Boston. In this episode, she talks about growing up with her grandmother who taught her the value of education and later pushing to annihilate barriers and finding her place in society.
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Episode 32: Law Student (Chidy Udoye)
In this episode, I sit down with Chidy Udoye, a second-year law student in New York. in this episode, we talk about his childhood, culture, and his journey to law school.
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Episode 31: Internal Medicine Physician (Johnson M.D.)
In this episode, Dr Johnson speaks about her journey to medical school and the advantages of working hard in uncertain times.
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Episode 30: Internal Medicine Physician (Richard Harris, M.D.)
In this episode, we welcome Dr Richard Harris, a physician, and a businessman. He did his medical degree from the University of Texas Health and center and then his residency from the University of Texas Medical Branch of Galveston. Since then he worked in Richmond then came back to Houston at...
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Episode 29: Software Engineer @ Chase (Mijolae Wright)
In this episode, we talk about childhood stories, legacy, Kobe Bryant, Chadwick Boseman, fitting in society, and more. Tune in.
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The purpose of this podcast is to both showcase black excellence and increase awareness of the multitude of career possibilities out there for up and coming black professionals. Our vision is to create a world where young black men and women in high school and college can find role models in black professionals in Medicine, Engineering, Business, Education and Entrepreneurship around the world.
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MamBa Inspire CO
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